There are some areas that are more susceptible to floods. Usually these tend to happen in the spring but heavy rainfall can happen at any time. If you are in low-lying areas or have bad drainage in your yard, you can experience flooding. If this has happened to you,...
If you ever need to have a tree removed, it will leave an empty space. Luckily, there are a few options to pick from on how to utilize the empty space. It can be sad when a tree has to be removed but our team at Five Star Tree...
Planting a new shrub is a great feeling; it’s exciting to add more colour and texture to your yard and fun to add more beauty to your collection. The overall aesthetic and value of your home is increased, along with environmental benefits too. In order to get the most...
It’s safe to say that when people plant trees, the objective is to have them grow big and strong. Some trees are hardier than others but overall, you can help all trees thrive. Our team at Five Star Tree Services wants to go over ways to improve your trees’...
If you are looking to boost your trees’ health and help them grow big and strong, using mulch is one of the best ways to do this, on top of all your other maintenance and nurturing. When you use mulch, this helps to keep weeds and grass away from...
When you need an arborist, it’s important to pick a good one. When you begin your search, you will find that there are a lot of options out there. However, they are not all the same, there are good ones and bad ones. You need a tree care company...
Trees require love, care, and attention. This can mean being on the lookout for pests to protect the trees’ health. Which also means that you need to be aware of these pests and know the signs and symptoms of a sick tree. If you manage to catch these pests...
Gardening isn’t just a hobby, there are plenty of advantages people can benefit from. There are legitimate findings from well-documented research that link a healthy connection between a person’s well-being and gardening. Since gardening can be labor intensive, it is considered a form of exercise and thus, helps with...
Have you noticed that some trees can withstand really bad storms but occasionally, one gets taken out by heavy rain? This might leave you wondering how some trees hang on, while others don’t make it? Our team at Five Star Tree Services want to go over how excess soil...
In Ontario, there has been a drastic decline in ash trees since around 2017. What is the cause of this, you might ask? The Emerald Ash Borer is to blame for killing millions of ash trees all over Canada. Our team at Five Star Tree Services want to discuss...